Strange Laws From Around The World

Name the country with the strange law.
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1. It's illegal to wear high heels to the Acropolis.
The Greeks put this ban in place to protect its ruins from damage caused by the sharp shoes.
Greece
Egypt
Italy
2. Chewing gum is prohibited in this Asian island nation whose name means "Lion City" in Sanskrit
Before the banning of gum in 1992, Singapore was spending $150,000 a year to clean gum liter.
Japan
Singapore
East Timore
3. Radio stations in this country MUST play native artists like Celine Dion, Alanis Morrissette and Michael Bublé 35% of the time.
This is to maintain national pride.
Canada
France
United States
4. It's illegal to run out of gas on the Autobhan
Germans believe you have the power to keep your car properly gassed up, so if you run out of gas, it's your own fault.
Germany
Belgium
Austria
5. It's illegal to hike naked in the Alps.
In 2011, a Swiss man was fined more than $100 for his bare-bottomed walk.
Czechia
Latvia
Switzerland
6. It's illegal to feed the pigeons in Saint Mark's Square
If you're caught feeding the pigeons, you could face fines of up to €700.
Russia
Vatican
Italy
7. Winnie the Pooh is banned near schools and playgrounds in this nation which is also the most religious in Europe,
Because Winnie The Pooh does not wear pants his image is considered obscene and not suitable for children.
Germany
Poland
Switzerland
8. Men must wear speedos while on the beach in Saint Tropez or any beach in this country.
The law is to prevent men from wearing swimming trunks as shorts.
Monaco
San Marino
France
9. It Is illegal to wear a suit of armor in the Palace of Westminster
This law was passed in the middle ages and no one has thought to remove it.
United Kingdom
Ireland
Germany
10. It is against the law to take selfies with Buddha in the "Tear Drop of India".
When you take a selfie with Buddha, you are turning your back on him. This sign of disrespect is punishable by imprisonment in Sri Lanka.
Cambodia
Indonesia
Sri Lanka
11. It's illegal to wear a mask in public in this nation with the oldest national flag called the Danneborg.
COVID put an end to this.
Denmark
Netherlands
Germany
12. No water pistols on New Year's in Siam Reap.
The ban went into place to prevent "traffic accidents" and "public disorder.
Laos
Cambodia
Vietnam
13. It's illegal to be shirtless in Barcelona
Passed in 2011, fines for walking around half-naked could cost you up to €260.
Mexico
Spain
Italy
14. It's illegal to swear in the country with the world's tallest building.
In the Muslim United Arab Emirates, swearing could get you fined, jailed or deported.
United Arab Emirates
Oman
Yemen
15. Married women can only have one glass of wine in this landlocked S. American country.
If you're a single woman in La Paz, Bolivia, drink up! But if you are married, it's just one glass of wine for you.
Bolivia
Peru
Guyana
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2 Comments
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Level 88
Jun 27, 2021
Fun and interesting quiz! Isn't Oman the easternmost country on the Arabian Peninsula?
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Level 44
Jun 27, 2021
Eyeballing it UAE looks more east, but you are right. I corrected it. Thanks!